Observed Signal · Sep 13, 2026 · Policy Update · Source: t3n · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Telekom scraps landline for 1.3 million customers, switches to mobile
Telekom is transitioning its remaining 1.3 million traditional telephone-only landline customers to a new mobile-based service called 'Call Connect via Funk'. Affected customers can either switch to this new tariff or keep their landline by paying significantly more. The new tariffs require a box with a SIM card, costing either a monthly fee or a one-time payment. Standard tariffs start at 22.95 euros per month for 120 minutes, while a flat-rate option costs 32.45 euros per month. Verivox reports that customers can save over 200 euros per year by switching to alternative providers offering all-net flat rates for about five euros per month. This move is part of Telekom's broader strategy to phase out legacy fixed-line infrastructure.
Affects telecommunication customers in Germany, but not directly relevant to AdTech/MarTech/Advertising industry.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Telekom has over 1.3 million customers with pure telephone (landline) contracts.
- Telekom is transitioning these customers to a new mobile-based service called 'Call Connect via Funk'.
- The new service requires a box with a SIM card, costing 3.95 euros per month or 100 euros one-time.
- The standard tariff 'Call Basic via Funk' costs 22.95 euros per month for 120 minutes.
- The flat-rate option 'Call Comfort via Funk' costs 32.45 euros per month.
- Verivox reports that alternative providers offer all-net flat rates for about 5 euros per month.
Connected Companies & Entities
“Telekom is transitioning these customers to a new mobile-based service called 'Call Connect via Funk'.”
“Telekom is transitioning these customers to a new mobile-based service called 'Call Connect via Funk'.”
“As reported by Verivox, Telekom is switching these remaining connections to mobile.”
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